Daniel Barenboim, 60 years in London - in pictures

Daniel Barenboim, 60 years in London - in pictures

His Royal Festival Hall concert on 17 January 2016 with the Simon Bolivar Orchestra marks 60 years to the day since Daniel Barenboim made his debut in London, playing at the same venue. The pianist and conductor has performed in the city many times since: here’s a few highlights.

Guardian music

Thursday 14 January 2016 07.41 EST

17 January 1956: 13-year-old Daniel Barenboim rehearses for his UK debut - a concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Barenboim conducted the West-Eastern Divan orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain in a performance of Beethoven’s Choral Symphony at the Proms on 27 July 2012, the opening day of the London Olympics.
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